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Stunning Photo of Resilient Elephant Seal Pups Wins Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026

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Two elephant seals on Sealion Island in the Falklands. Winner of the Portrait category and Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026. | Matty Smith/UPY2026 An adorable pair of Southern elephant seal pups, photographed in a rockpool on the Falkland Islands, sees Matty Smith from Australia named Underwater Photographer of the Year (UPY) 2026. Smith’s photograph … Read more

Humpback Whales Swimming in Sync Wins Underwater Photo Competition

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First place in the Wide-Angle category and DPG Grand Master 2025 – ‘A pair of humpback whales swims in synchronicity off the French Polynesian island of Mo’orea. Every year, migrating humpback whales from the Southern Hemisphere journey to Mo’orea to use its warm waters as a nursery and resting ground. These two humpbacks are always … Read more